terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
expression; presentation; representation; notation
flustered; flurried; stuttering (e.g. an apology)
look!; there!; here!; that is
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.); breadth (e.g. of one's knowledge); scope (e.g. of one's work); range
ken (6 shaku, approx. 1.818 m); counter used to number the gaps between pillars
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
to pass (of time); to elapse
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
oval tub or tray used in fish shops
older sister; elder sister
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
polish (jewels); cultivation
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
loincloth; waistcloth; kimono underskirt
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
stout; well-fleshed; well-built; well-padded; plump
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed